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211m um HOWARD M. COX, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ADMINISTRATOR OF CHARLES S. HILL, DECEASED.

LAVATORY APPARATUS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented April 2, 1907.

Application filed August 29,1904- Serial N0- 222,627-

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Be it known that CHARLES SoUTHwoR'rH HILL, deceased, who was a citizen of the United States, last residing at Highland Park, in the county of Lake and State of Illinois, did during his lifetime invent certain new and useful Improvements in Lavatory Apparatus, of which the following is a specification.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference-letters indicate the same or corresponding parts, Figure 1 is a central vertical section of one form of the device. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the handle, indicating-dial, and spout, which lie above the slab or shelf X, shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a horizontal sectional view taken on line 3 3, Fig. 1, and showing the runway and its relation to the concentric member E.

line 13 13, Fig. 12. Fig. 14 is a fragmentary I vertical section of the runway and adjacent portions, the design of the runway being slightly different from that shown in Fig. 1. Fig. is similar to Fig. 14 and shows another slight modification in design. Fig. 16 is a central vertical section of the parts shown in Fig. 11. This invention relates to lavatory apparatus; and the object of the invention is to provide an apparatus which may perform a series of operations by means of a single handle in the manner more fully hereinafter set I forth. l Referring to the drawlngs, and particu- I larly to the preferred form of the device, as

shown in Figs. 1 to 7, inclusive, A is a handle I adapted to control the valve-rod B, which in shown in Fig. 12, the section being taken on Fig. 4 is a horizontal sectional view taken on I turn controls the supply-valve C. c c are are reversed, the valve here line 4 4, Fig. 1, and illustrating the construction by virtue of which the member E is freely movable in a vertical direction, but prevented from rotating. Fig. 5 is a horizontal sectional view taken on line 5 5, Fig. 1, showing the supply-valve in a position to receive and deliver a mixture of hot and cold water. Fig. 6 is a horizontal sectional view taken on line 6 6, Fig. 1, showing the projecting member or bed-plate for supporting the valve-spring. Fig. 7 is a fragmentary view, partly in section, showing the form of the cam-surface for controlling the elevation of the exhaust-valve. Fig. 8 is a plan view of a wheel and indicating device which may, if desired, be substituted for the controlling handle shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 9 is a horizon-' tal section of apparatus embodying the invention, but adapted to use only one water instead of two. Fig. 10 is a horizontal sec tional view analogous to Fig. 1, but illustrating the fact that the support for the valvespring may be formed in two parts, if desired, to facilitate the introduction of the member E into the casing. Fig. 11 is a fragmentary perspective view, partially in section, showing a modification in which the relative constructions of the runway and supply-valve carrying the cam instead of the member E. Fig. 12 is a central vertical sectional view showing a modification wherein the controlling-cam is formed at the lower end of member E. Fig. 13 is a sectional plan view of a portion of the parts valve-ports D, a runway beneath the valveflooring c forming a part of the valve C and revoluble therewith, which runway is provided with different levels, said levels being l connected by means of cam-operating inclined surfaces (Z, adapted to elevate or lower the concentric member E and the exhaustvalve F. c is a suitable projection on the member E and preferably provided with a wheel a and adapted to bear'upon the sur face of the runway and to be elevated or lowered by the revolution of the same, said revolution likewise raising or lowering the member E and the exhaust-valve F. e are lugs attached to or forming a part of the wall of the member E, which incloses the overflow-passage G and adapted to engage the lugs h, which form a part of or are attached to the casing H. I I are water-supply pipes or tubes convergently disposed in the manner substantially as shown in Fig. 5 and communicating with the ports of the valve C and suitable water-supply sources. J is a spigot pipe or tube K, a washbowl, bath-tub, or similar receptacle h, a projecting member or members attached to or forming a part or parts of the casing II and adapted to act as a bed plate or plates for the valvespring L, which spring is adapted to upwardly bear against the base of the valve C beneath the runway, thereby effecting a more perfect seating of said valve.

The 0 eration of this form of the device will now edescribed. Assuming the handle A to be in the position shown in Fig. 2that is, over the word jboth, which word indicates both hot and cold water-and on that side of the indicating-dial a which is marked bowl closed," the portions of my device will bein the positions shown in Fig. 1, wherein the handle would, if shown, project outwardly toward the observer. It will thus be seen that the wheel 6 bears against the lower level of the runway D, the exhaustvalve F being closed, while the valve-port c of the valve C communicates with both of the supply-passages I I, as shown in Fig. 5. In the drawings the passages I I supply hot and cold water, respectively. Now, assuming the parts to be in the position described, if the handle A be moved upon the same side of the dial from the point marked both to that marked cold such movement will turn the valve, thereby shutting off communication with the passage I and completely opening communication with the passage I, while if the handle be turned to the point on the same side of the dial marked hot the valve will cut off the cold water and open the hot-watersupply passage; but such movement of the valve 0 will not disturb the position of the member E and the valve F, for the reason that the wheel 6 will travel upon the same level; but should the handle be turned to the opposite side of the dial such movement, revolving the valve C and the runway D, will cause one or the other of the cam-operating inclines (1 (dependent upon the direction in which the handle be turned) to come into contact with the wheel e and by elevating it raise the member E and the valve F, thus permitting the water to escape from the receptacle. When the wheel 6 and the portions of the device controlled thereby are elevated, as described, the wheel will bear upon the upper level of the runway, upon which it may be turned in such manner that either hot or cold or both waters may be drawn without altering the open position ofthe valve F. To close the valve F, it is but necessary to throw the handle to the opposite side of the dial a.

When the supply-valve is open to both waters, as shown in Fig. 1 and more clearly in Fig. 5, the hot and cold water ascend about the valve-rod B, pass through the spout J, and enter the receptacle K. Any suitable means of communication may be employed to connect said receptacle with the passage M. Now if the discharge-valve F be closed, as shown in Fig. 1, water entering said receptacle will pass through the pipe connections and the passage M to the chamber N. Being unable to at once escape therefrom through the discharge-passage 0, it will rise in said chamber until 1t reaches the top of the member E, whence it will pass down through the overflow-passage Gwithin said member and 0 may be connected or communicate with the sewerage system by any suitable pipe connections or with a suitable charge. Should the supply be continued to such an extent as to cause the water to completely fill the chamber N and the base of the valve beneath the flooring 0 a siphon will be established which will draw the water down through the overflowpassage G with great rapidity, and siphonic action will continue so long as the supply is sufficient to maintain it. This siphonic action, not an essential feature of my invention, nevertheless forms an important part thereof. When the supply-valve is so manipulated as to cut off the water-supply, a certain amount of water will remain in the valve and the chamber communicating with the spout.

This water would, under some conditions, be-

liable to become frozen or stagnant, and therefore I prefer to employ the apertures 0 which may be of any suitable number and size, through which said water may escape, said apertures being preferably located immediately above the mouth of the member E. In addition to their function as drains, these apertures c perform the more impor tant one of siphonbreakers, for it will be observed that when the water within the valve has been drained off air entering the valve through the spout will pass through the apertures and come in contact with the water beneath the base of the valve thereby breaking the siphon.

If the exhaust-valve F be elevated, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, water coming from the receptacle K through the passage M will pass beneath the discharge-valve and thence be discharged through the passage 0.

As the revolution of the valve Chas a tendency to revolve the member E, by reason of the friction of the wheel 6 upon the surface of the runway, and especially where said wheel comes in contact with the inclined surfaces 61, I have therefore, in order to overcome said tendency, provided lugs e h, and to force the wheel 2 to the lower level of the runway should said wheel be inclined to stick in its upper position when the runway shall be timed in such manner as to close the discharge-valve F, I have provided the camoperating projections d, of which I prefer there should be two, and located above the inclines d and at opposite sides of the runway in the manner shown in Fig. l,wh1le to effect a better seating of the discharge-valve and make it water-tight when in its closed position I prefer to provide said valve with a rubber or other suitable band or ring f. In this form of my device it will be seen I have provided means for obtaining all of the possible results which may be effected by any of the lavatory apparatuses now known to the art which employ hot and cold water and a chain thence through the passage 0. The passage and stopper or an equivalent discharge-conpoint of disthough trolling device, which necessitates a number of separate movements. Any of the results possible to be effected by said known devices may be accomplished by a single movement of the handle of my device.

It is apparent that if it is desired to only use one waterhot or coldand the other water be shut off the form of device shown in Fig. 1 may be operated to accomplish by a single movement of its handle all that any lavatory apparatus can accomplish by the use of a single faucet and independent discharge-controlling means; but when only one water is to be employed I prefer to construct my device with that end in view and in the manner substantially as shown in Fig. 9.

Fig. 10 shows two members 7%, which serve to support the spring L but any suitable number of these members 7i may be employed. It is advisable that spaces between these members h should occur and be of sufficient width to enable the lugs e to pass be tween them, so that the member E may be readily inserted within the casing II or removed therefrom, and, for a like reason, it is advisable that the valve F should be of such a diameter that it may be readily inserted in or removed from the casing II.

In place of employing a handle A and an indicating-dial a a wheel a maybe employed, which will at once act as an indicating-plate and as a controlling-handle, and any suitable mark or device, such as the star (L3, may be employed to indicate the point to which the various markings on the Wheel should be turned in order to accomplish the desired result. Such a wheel and indicating means is illustrated in Fig. 8.

It is obvious that the number, size, and form of the parts of my device may be greatly varied without departing from the principle of the invention, the essential feature of my invention being a supply-valve, a lift discharge-valve, and means for controlling said supply-valve, the parts named being so combined that the supply valve controlling means will control the discharge-valve. In the drawings are shown several forms in which the principle of the invention may be embodied.

In Figs. 11 and 16 is shown the reverse form of a portion of the parts shown in Figs. 1, 3, and 7, the runway being formed upon or attached to the member E, while the engaging projection e is shown formed upon or attached to the valve C. In this form of the device when the valve, which may control either hot or cold or both waters, is turned the projection travels under the runway and elevates or lowers the member E, according to the direction in which the valve is turned. If desired, a spring L (shown in dotted lines, Fig. 16) may be employed in connection with this form of my device to assure a firm seating of the valve C and of the discharge-valve F when it shall be in a closed position.

In Fig. 12 is shown the runway I) positioned at the lower end of the member E and beneath the discharge-valve F, which valve is shown in its closed position. When in its upper or open position, water from the passage M will pass out through the apertures g beneath the discharge-valve F. When this form of the embodiment of the principle of this invention is employed, it is preferable to provide the upper portion of the member E with faces 9, which are adapted to engage suitable projections c in the manner indicated in Fig. 13, and these projections may be of any suitable form and number. l/Vaterpassages c are also provided. In this form of the device, Figs. 12 and 13, it is also preferable to employ a spring L, adapted to bear upwardly against the supply-valve C, which may control either hot or cold or both waters, and downwardly upon a suitable projection Z, formed upon or attached to the member E.

hat is claimed as new, and desired to be secured by Letters Patent, is

1. A lavatory apparatus having, in combination, a valvecasing having a dischargeaperture therein, a rotary valve C in said casing provided with induction-ports above its closed bottom adapted to supply through the pipe J water at the different temperatures de sired, and having below its closed bottom a camway D, d, which, upon the rotation of the valve C raises or lowers the discharge valve and thus controls the discharge substantially as described.

2. A lavatory apparatus having, in combination, an upwardly-tapering valve-chamber communicating at its sides with the hot and cold water supply pipes, and connected at its lower end to the casing II; a rotary valve fitting within said chamber so as to close the lower end thereof, and having above such closure side passages always open at their upper ends to communicate with the discl1argespout and adapted to be put into lateral communication with both, or either, or neither, of the supply-pipes by turning the valve to the proper positions, and also having a dependent flange below such closure provided with a camtrack; a tubular member E having at its top a projection which rests upon the cam-track, and at its bottom an annular discharge-valve; and a handle at the top of the structure for the pur pose of rotating the supply-valve; substantially as described.

HOIVARD M. COX, Administrator of the estate of Chas. S. Hill.

deceased. Witnesses:

MABEL C. I-IUTorIINes, l/V. W. PEE'r. 

